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R205 KMV

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

32,107 mi
Last recorded32,107 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 KMV
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 32,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 30,809 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 30,628 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 30,628 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 30,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 30,222 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 30,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 29,748 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 29,195 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 29,195 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 26,798 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from r/h silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 24,650 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 24,647 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 20,898 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside exhaust clamp slightly loose/corroded.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,164 miles

Coolant leak

Front seatbelts slow to retract.

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Slight end float in both rear wheel bearings/halfshafts.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 18,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Coolant leak

Front seatbelts slow to retract.

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Slight end float in both rear wheel bearings/halfshafts.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 14,788 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,205 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 26,515 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2008 81,716 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 15,920 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 119,230 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?

Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
1,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 184
Stop lamp not working 170
position lamp(s) not working 158
fog lamp not working 144
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 131
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R205 KMV is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 19,760 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R205 KMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 29 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R205 KMV registered?

R205 KMV is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R205 KMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 KMV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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